You
MUST
use the 1st or 2nd buckle strap
slots when rear-facing.
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Rear Facing Use:
5-35 lbs.
(2.3-16 kg),
19-36” (48-91 cm).
A loose top anchorage (tether) strap can
result in serious injury or death.
A loose LATCH system can result in
serious injury or death.
After deciding whether to use your Vehicle Belts or
LATCH, be sure to read the warnings below as they
pertain to both systems.
Rear-Facing Installation
Thread the vehicle lap or
lap/shoulder belt
combination through the
rear-facing belt slot.
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Rear-Facing Installation with
Vehicle Belt:
continued on next page.
LEVEL
TO GROUND
Place child restraint rear-
facing in the back seat.
With child restraint in the
most reclined position,
make sure level lines on
shoulder belt positioning
guide are level with
ground. Adjust child
restraint if needed.
NOTE:
Attach top
anchorage hook (tether)
to the recline stand.
1
Thread vehicle seat belt
under pad in front of
crotch strap to the
opposite side. Buckle
vehicle belt.
Do not place vehicle
belt over child’s legs.
3
You may need to remove
the base for narrow vehicle
seats or airline use. See
“Removing Base” in Belt-
Positioning Booster
section.
To use the child restraint
rear-facing without base,
make sure recline stand is
folded under seat.
When LATCH is not
available, fasten belt hooks
together behind the child
restraint as shown.
The top anchorage strap
and hook is not used for
rear-facing. Store top
anchorage hook (tether) to
the recline stand as shown.
Tighten to remove slack.
WARNING
!
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